An exciting role has arisen for an experienced Legal Cashier to join the Finance department at a leading Belfast law firm on a 12-month fixed term basis. This position is integral to the continued growth and success of the firm.
You will be responsible for assisting in the management of the firms’ finance accounts in accordance with the SRA Accounts rules whilst also adhering to all the usual regulations, which apply to all forms of accounting - including HMRC’s MTD for VAT legislation and Anti-Money Laundering Directives.
Hybrid working available - 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
You must have previous experienced working as a Legal Cashier with strong client account knowledge.
Duties
*Checking, banking and posting all Client/currency and Deposit receipts
*Checking and processing all Client/currency/deposit payment requisitions
*Checking and processing all inter-ledgers transfers i.e. Client to Bill, Client to Disbursement, Client to Deposit, Client to Client. This can also include setting up of Money Market Deposits
*Investigating unidentified cheques received and trying to resolve promptly
*Assisting the client account team with opening & closing of bank accounts including joint and escrow/deposits
*Assisting with all internal requests and queries
*Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules are met and notify any breaches to the firm’s COFA
*Other ad-hoc duties as required including assistance with Year-end audits with our external auditors
*Investigating/returning of funds and liaising with partners on residual balances on client account
*Producing cash statements and reports as required